Manchester United's Ander Herrera describes it as "one of the biggest football-related events in the world," while his teammate Juan Mata believes "it's great news for the world football and for Argentine football that [Boca and River will] play this great final."

And, if further proof were needed, Boca have confirmed to ESPN FC that they have received 2,500 media accreditation requests for Saturday's first leg at La Bombonera.

In total, media outlets from 25 countries and from four different continents have requested passes, including every single country in South America. Accreditation has been sought from nations as far and wide as Russia, Slovenia, Japan and even the Sultanate of Oman.

Boca Juniors have had around 2,500 media requests for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores final vs. River Plate. Boca Juniors

"In 36 years that I've worked in the club, this is the game where we've had the most unusual accreditations," Boca press officer Angel Nunez said earlier this week. "There's not enough for everyone. There are 159 desks and 22 booths... We will try for all the countries to be represented."

A total of 429 media corporations, including 91 TV networks and 216 radio stations, have asked for accreditation. Boca has given out 858 credentials for Sunday's meeting.

In the last league Superclasico which Boca hosted on Sept. 23, 717 journalists covered the game. River won the game 2-0.